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Wallingford, CT 06492
Tel: (203) 631-2955

competent, professional & personalized RE service. Joe Criscuolo Broker / Owner was former CT Realtor of the Year out of 12,500 REALTORS.

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Essential Real Estate Tips For Sellers By The Home Store Real Estate

September 1, 2010

Home Improvement Projects versus Value Derived

� The following major components are considered necessary maintenance items: Roofs, Windows, Heating and Cooling Units and Hot Water Heaters. Buyers expect these items to be functional and with sufficient life left, therefore are not willing to reimburse you for their full cost, especially new windows.

� Bathrooms and Garages: Today, Buyers consider that any home without a minimum of 1 � baths or a 1 car garage to be functionally obsolete.

� Do Stage your home prior to placing it on the market: The best investment with the highest return is in: New carpet or hardwood refinishing; Updated kitchen and bathroom floors; Fresh paint on walls and ceilings; New lighting fixtures, (light and bright sells!)

� DON'T over improve your home in relation to the rest of the neighborhood or you will have trouble trying to sell it.

� DO employ an experienced agent to provide competent and reliable service. For more info and tips, visit our Web Sites: www.thehomestoreRE.com and www.thehomestoreCT.com

Or call 203-631-2955

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